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1963-05-23 435 Regular Meeting May 23, 1963 "resent: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Harold Akins Councilman The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p. m. Visitors at the meeting were: Mr. Otto Kuhl - Engineer from the office of Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. , Mr. Bernard Codner - Superintendent of Highways The contracts known as Numbers 4 and 4A were presented by Mr. Kuhl for discussion. A study of the technicalities to do with the well house construction and also the electrical lay- out was entered upon with all member's of the Town Board taking part. - A discussion ensued as to how and by whom the access roads to the proposed tank sights will be constructed. Decission was reached on the fact that the contractors will provide the . roads to the proper locations. With the approval of the HigYiway Superintendent, agreement was reached that the road leading to the sight of the well house will be constructed by the highway department of the Town of Queensbury. RESOLUTION NO. 89 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Lampso n WHEREAS, this board has reviewed the specifications of Contract #4 Well house, Well pumps , Tank foundati on and appertances and Contract #4A Electrical work, concerning Project No. APW-NY-52G, and has found the specifications in all ways satisfactory, therefore be it RESOLVED, that these specifications are hereby approved, andsthe Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to place an adver- tisement in the Post Star and the Glens Falls Times, no later ' than May 27, 1963 to advertise for bids on Contract #4-4A, said bids to be received and opened on June 13, 1963 at 7 :30 p.m. in the library_ of Queensbury Public School. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr. Webster Noes - None CFA-238-A (7-62) NOTICE TO BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS A_r,VERTISEIYIENT FOR BIDS Project No. APW-NY-52G Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York (owner) Separate sealed bids for Queensbury Water District - Contract No. 4: Well House, Well Pumps, Tank Foundations and Appurtenances , and Contract No. 4A: Electrical Work, will be received by the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury at the Queensbury High School on Aviation-Road, Glens Falls, New York, until 7:30 o'clock p.m. DST June 13, 1963 and then at said high school publicly opened and read aloud. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plane and Specifications, and Form of Bid Bond and Performance Bond may be examined at the following places : Office of the Town Clerk Office of Joseph A. Kestner, Jr. Town of Queensbury Consulting Engineer 95 Dixon Road 1 Kestner Lane Glens Falls, New York - Troy, New York 436 Conies can be obtained at either of these addresses upon pay- ment of $50 for each set. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon re- turning such set promptly and ,in good condition, will be re- funded his payment, and any non-bidder, upon returning such a set, will be refunded $25. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Attention of bidders is called particularly to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage --�� rates to be paid under the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Signed: George C. Crannell , Town Clerk May 27, 1963 Date Mr. Codner, the Superintendent of Highways stated to the board that the special improvements for-the year 1963, are nearing completion. RESOLUTION NO. 90 introduced by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Akins RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent is . hereby authorized to attend the School for Highway Superintendents being conducted by the Town and County Officers Training School at Cornell University at Ithaca, N. Y. June 24, 25, and 26, 1963 , and that the actual necessary expenses incurred be a proper Town charge. Duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Mr. Beaty, Mr. Turner, 111r. Lampson, Mr. Akins and Mr Webster Noes - None On motion the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted George C. Crannell Town Clerk Special Meeting May 27, 1963 Present: John 0. Webster Supervisor N. Harwood Beaty Councilman Theodore Turner Councilman Curtis Lampson Councilman Harold Akins Councilman The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 p. m. A general discussion on the future progress of the Planning Board in the Town of Queensbury took place at this time. The cost of adapting the plan. was discussed at length with all members of the Town Board taking part. The opinions`' of the residents of the j Town of Queensbury which habe been voiced were disclosed by all members of the Town Board. The possible effect on the over-all u tax base in the town, was discussed at length at this time. A general voicing of opinions from each member of the Town Board was forthcoming. Plans were laid to invite a representative of a neighboring town; which has already adopted a planning and zoning program to a meeting with the Town Board of Queensbury at an early date. Definite action on the matter of the Planning Board was deferred to a later date.